Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 8 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - 8.4 Systems of Equations in Three Variables - 8.4 Exercise Set - Page 538: 44

Answer

$$m=\frac{5}{8}$$

Work Step by Step

Using the equation for slope, we find: $$ \mathrm{Slope}=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\\ m=\frac{4-9}{-2-6}\\ m=\frac{5}{8}$$
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